RadioShack Corp.

Electronics store
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Franchise 500 Rank
N/R Not ranked last year
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Initial investment
$145K - $644K
Units as of 2014
5,531 Decrease

Company Overview

Note: RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2015.

RadioShack was opened in 1921, offering ham radio operators and electronics buffs a retail and mail order source for their electronics needs. By the 1960s, the company had nine stores and was shipping electronics to people all over the world. Today the company operates stores nationwide, selling everything from batteries to satellite dishes to electronics buffs and general consumers.

About RadioShack Corp.

Industry Retail
Related Categories Electronics Stores, Miscellaneous Tech Businesses
Founded 1921
Leadership Joe Magnacca, CEO
Corporate Address 300 RadioShack Cir.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Social Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since 1968 (56 years)
# of employees at HQ 2,000
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises worldwide.

# of Units 5,531 (as of 2014)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a RadioShack Corp. franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$39,900
Initial Investment Information Circle
$144,875 - $643,851
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
15% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
5%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
3%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 1 week
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Templates
National Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 2
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022